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Lionel Messi Scores First Goal Since Father's Death in Inter Miami Draw

3 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · Argentina

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  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family

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Lionel Messi scored his first goal since the death of his father, Jorge Messi, during Inter Miami's 2 to 2 draw against the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday. Messi scored the goal in the 26th minute, cutting inside from the right side of the area and shooting across the goal. This marked his first goal since Jorge Messi passed away at age 68 on August 8 in Rosario, Argentina. Following the goal, Messi pointed to the sky and was embraced by his teammates in an emotional celebration. In addition to his goal, Messi provided an assist for Daniel Pinter's goal, which helped Inter Miami temporarily take a 2 to 1 lead after falling behind early in the match. Messi now has 13 goals in the MLS this season. The match concluded with a chaotic finish that included two red cards issued to Yannick Bright of Inter Miami and Quinn Sullivan of the Philadelphia Union. Inter Miami currently sits in second place in the Eastern Conference with 39 points.

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The center-left outlet provided a brief, factual summary of the score and the significance of the goal.
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The center outlet focused on the emotional tribute to Messi's father and the disciplinary incidents at the end of the match.
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The center-right outlets emphasized Messi's individual brilliance and the team's need to recover from a recent losing streak.

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